ODI Rogue V2.1 Lock-On Grip

I have used up at least six sets of these over the past decade.I prefer this grip for long trails rides. They wear very well and can be rotated when one side begins to get thin. I use them with gloves and I don't like the feel without gloves (prefer Ruffians for bare hands). I cracked one of them in a hard fall. A rock impact broke the hard internal plastic sleeve, but it probably saved the bar from getting kacked and the damage was my own fault.

I have bad hands due to many years of abuse, being a mechanic, fighting, inadvertently crushing them with stuff and things, bottom line, my hands hurt, all the time. I remember the first time I did downhill mtb, I fell in love but the rental bikes grips where shite, couldn't finish a single run without taking a break to shake out the hands.  This made me start searching for better, more comfortable grips which led me to the ODI Rogue.  I have tried several other grips over the years and have always gone back to the ODI Rogue.  I have them on all my bikes.  I just purchased a new Session and ordered a set of ODI Rogues before I had even taken delivery of the new bike.   Bottom line, if your hands hurt and you are looking to minimize the damage and fatigue of vibration or you are just looking for a more comfortable grip, these are the grips for you. 

My new bike came with a set of ODI Cross Trainer grips, they will be swapped out with the Rogue asap.

Rode with the Rouges for two years and was always happy until I switched. Found after switching that these grips were too much. The grip compound is hard and thick which translates to very little feeling while riding. The thickness and hardness, I found after changing, actually made me grip the bars harder which caused more hand and arm fatigue while riding. Also found that, that extra grip caused these to loosen up the lock rings and start to spin overtime. I always tightened down to suggested torque, but still has issues and always was a little concerned about over tightening the small bolts ODI uses on the lock rings. I ended up changing to ODI Ruffians and would not go back to these again.

These are the best grips out there, nothing else comes close. They are super sticky and ride perfect with gloves on, they are the best grip around.

Overall they look the part and if you wanted a grip that will last a long time then you need to get them. Do note they are thicker than normal grips and are not suitable for a person with small hands.

If you prefer a Ruffian that is just personal taste, for some like me the Rogues are an ideal girth, the super slender Ruffians aren't as good for me, not to say they are bad, just like saddles, it's personal. If these grips could be a bit lighter, a bit longer 150mm instead of 130mm and the bolts didn't rust I think they could be perfect!